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Science is everywhere and so is the Research File, explaining and putting the latest breakthroughs into perspective, as well as exploring new discoveries and ongoing research.

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Exclusive: Dutch zoo can breed jellyfish

Burgers' Ocean in Arnhem quivers with pride: it has successfully bred jellyfish in captivity. The news has been hailed as a breakthrough in marine biology.

 

Scanning for schizophrenia

New research into the genetic basis of schizophrenia may unravel the mystery of the disorder in the near future. It may be possible to scan for schizophrenia before it manifests itself.

 

No magic formula to cure obesity

A leading US scientist studying obesity and experimenting on monkeys believes that despite all the hype about diet, exercise and surgery curing obesity, there's no real evidence of long-term results.

 

Clean energy from coal bed gas

A new method of extracting energy from coal layers that until now were considered too deep to access can help 'bridge the gap' between today's fossil-fuelled economy and the potential hydrogen economy of the future.

 

The Milky Way is Dead! Long live Binominis!

Astronomers have known for some time that our Milky Way and neighbouring Andromeda will one day collide and form a new galaxy. It's tentative name is 'Binominis', Latin for 'two names'.

 

Age shall not weary you

Illness should never be considered "normal at that age". That is the firm belief of a Dutch medical expert, who stresses the importance of social interaction.

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